Kestel

Kestel Meaning & Origin

About Kestel
The surname Kestel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kestel," meaning "castle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked in a castle. The name may have been given to individuals who were employed as castle guards, servants, or administrators. Over time, the surname Kestel has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kestel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kestel: 343
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,017
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kestel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kestel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K02304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ›stΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kestel in Braille

Here's how to represent Kestel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kestel in braille

How to sign the name Kestel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kestel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kestel in sign language

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